Patents by Inventor Richard Kukucka
Richard Kukucka 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: 20230242042Abstract: An overhead console configured for being attached to a vehicle roof is provided, wherein at least one extendable storage compartment is integrated in the overhead console, a panel of which being arranged on a lateral or rear side of the overhead console, and wherein the storage compartment is linearly extendable in a horizontal direction when the overhead console is attached to the vehicle roof. Furthermore, a vehicle with a vehicle roof and an overhead console is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2022Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Richard Kukucka, Steven Michael Lockhart
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Publication number: 20210252979Abstract: An operating system for a motor vehicle has a steering wheel (10) comprising a steering-wheel rim, a first input device (14) assigned to the steering wheel (10), a second input device (16) assigned to the steering wheel (10), and a processing unit (18) which is connected in a signal-transmitting manner to the first input device (14) and to the second input device (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: NIKOLAJ POMYTKIN, RICHARD KUKUCKA, STEFAN BOESHAGEN
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Patent number: 10132394Abstract: A differential assembly with at least a first gear ratio and a second gear ratio that can be integrated with an automatic transmission system thereby increasing the total number of available gear ratios is presented. A method of shifting to improve engine efficiency is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Thomas Alan Genise, Gregory L. Heatwole, Richard Kukucka, Gabriela Florentina Radulescu, Daniel Stanley Frazier, Robert Joseph Kyle, Andrew P. Harman, Robert Michael Arnsparger, Patrick John McMillan, Jamie Gerad Cullen
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Publication number: 20170219078Abstract: An integrated electronic drive unit constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes a differential, a first axle, a second axle and a secondary power system. The differential includes a ring gear fixed for concurrent rotation with a differential case. The differential has a plurality of pinion gears rotatably mounted to the differential case and meshed with first and second side gears. The first axle is coupled to the first side gear. The second axle is coupled to the second side gear. The secondary power system is selectively engageable to at least one of the first and second axles. The integrated electronic drive unit is operable in an open differential mode, a braking mode, an electric vehicle start mode and a torque vectoring mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: Hongbin Wang, Sean Robert Brown, Richard Kukucka, Andrew Nathan Edler, Gregory L. Heatwole
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Publication number: 20170130815Abstract: A torque vectoring system constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes a differential, a first drive axle, a second drive axle, a first gear train and a second gear train. The first drive axle is operably coupled to the differential. The second drive axle is operable coupled to the differential. The first gear train is selectively driven by the differential and is configured to selectively supply a speed application from the differential to one of the first and second drive axles. The second gear train is selectively driven by the differential and is configured to selectively supply a speed reduction from the differential to one of the first and second drive axles.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Hongbin Wang, Sean Brown, Payam Naghshtabrizi, Richard Kukucka, Gregory Heatwole, Andrew Edler
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Publication number: 20150126320Abstract: The present disclosure provides a differential assembly with at least a first gear ratio and a second gear ratio. The differential assembly of the present disclosure can be integrated with an automatic transmission system thereby increasing the number of available gear ratios. A method of shifting to improve engine efficiency is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Thomas Alan GENISE, Gregory L. HEATWOLE, Richard KUKUCKA, Gabriela Florentina RADULESCU, Daniel Stanley FRAZIER, Robert Joseph KYLE, Andrew P. HARMAN, Robert Michael ARNSPARGER, Patrick John MCMILLAN, Jamie Gerad CULLEN
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Patent number: 7726143Abstract: A glove box assembly for a vehicle is provided and includes a storage bin, a dedicated climate controlled bin, and an air flow manifold. The air flow manifold is arranged to receive cooled air from a vehicle heating ventilation and air conditioning unit and direct the flow of cooled air into the climate controlled bin for cooling the climate controlled bin independent of the storage bin. The air flow manifold is further arranged to draw cooled air from the heating ventilation and air conditioning unit upstream of a blend door when air conditioning is operating so as to provide cooled air to the climate controlled bin independent of a vehicle cabin temperature setting.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Chrysler Group LLCInventors: Calin Marginean, Richard Kukucka, Jeffrey I. Godshall, John Jezuit, Robert Dubiel, Leon J. Ozark, Jr., Ryan C. Nagode
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Publication number: 20080148752Abstract: A glove box assembly for a vehicle is provided and includes a storage bin, a dedicated climate controlled bin, and an air flow manifold. The air flow manifold is arranged to receive cooled air from a vehicle heating ventilation and air conditioning unit and direct the flow of cooled air into the climate controlled bin for cooling the climate controlled bin independent of the storage bin. The air flow manifold is further arranged to draw cooled air from the heating ventilation and air conditioning unit upstream of a blend door when air conditioning is operating so as to provide cooled air to the climate controlled bin independent of a vehicle cabin temperature setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Calin Marginean, Richard Kukucka, Jeffrey I. Godshall, John Jezuit, Robert Dubiel, Leon J. Ozark, Ryan C. Nagode
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Patent number: 7389650Abstract: A glove box assembly for a vehicle is provided. The glove box assembly includes a storage bin and a dedicated climate controlled bin. The climate controlled bin is arranged to receive cooled air from a vehicle heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit for cooling the climate controlled bin independent of the storage bin. The glove box assembly further includes a cooled air inlet. The cooled air inlet is arranged to draw cooled air from the HVAC unit upstream of a blend door when air conditioning is operating so as to provide cooled air to the climate controlled bin independent of a vehicle cabin temperature setting.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2005Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Chrysler LLCInventors: Richard Kukucka, L. John Ozark, Jr., John Jezuit, Calin Marginean, Robert Dubiel, Jeffrey I Godshall, Ryan C Nagode
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Publication number: 20070200041Abstract: A console assembly for an automobile is provided. The console assembly includes a console and a cable. The console has at least one cavity for receiving objects. The at least one cavity is illuminated by the cable containing an electroluminescent (EL) tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Richard Kukucka, Anthony Micallef, Brian Chaloult
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Publication number: 20070176449Abstract: A center console has an armrest that is hinged to provide access to a storage bin, and in addition has a compartment for an electronic device such a cellular phone, MP3 player or a handheld GPS navigation unit. The compartment preferably has a pivoted cover that closes to conceal the device from sight. A cradle attached to the cover holds the device when the cover is open so that it is in a convenient position for use by a vehicle occupant. The armrest may be slid forward relative to the center console to position the device close to the radio, in the field of vision of the driver, and permitting connection of the device to the radio or to an external outlet if desired. A finger recess may be provided in the armrest to permit cables to pass from the interior of the compartment to the exterior of the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Richard Kukucka, Brian Chaloult
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Publication number: 20070101741Abstract: A glove box assembly for a vehicle is provided. The glove box assembly includes a storage bin and a dedicated climate controlled bin. The climate controlled bin is arranged to receive cooled air from a vehicle heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit for cooling the climate controlled bin independent of the storage bin. The glove box assembly further includes a cooled air inlet. The cooled air inlet is arranged to draw cooled air from the HVAC unit upstream of a blend door when air conditioning is operating so as to provide cooled air to the climate controlled bin independent of a vehicle cabin temperature setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2005Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: Richard Kukucka, L. Ozark, John Jezuit, Calin Marginean, Robert Dubiel, Jeffrey Godshall, Ryan Nagode
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Publication number: 20070080264Abstract: A stereo system for a vehicle includes at least one speaker rotatably mounted to an access door of the vehicle between a stowed position and a deployed position. The at least one speaker directs sound to an area within the vehicle in the stowed position and directs sound to an area outside of the vehicle in the deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2005Publication date: April 12, 2007Inventors: Richard Kukucka, Brian Chaloult, Erin Soisson
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Publication number: 20050085965Abstract: A programmable vehicle accessory service allows a user to configure vehicle accessories. The user enters configuration data at an application. The application may be located at a personal computer, laptop, mobile telephone, or other device. The configuration data is transmitted to a remotely located server or controller. The controller processes the configuration data and generates vehicle accessory parameters according to the configuration data. The controller transmits the parameters to a module located in the vehicle. The module converts the parameters to a proper vehicle bus communication format and adjusts vehicle accessories according to the parameters. Additionally, the controller may transmit the parameters to a user device such as a laptop, mobile telephone, or personal data assistant. The user uploads the parameters from the user device to the module.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2004Publication date: April 21, 2005Inventors: Nabil Issa, Laura Smith, Karen Strausbaugh, Steven Clark, James Witalec, Richard Kukucka
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Publication number: 20030125153Abstract: A vehicle is provided with a continuously variable transmission having a low range operating mode for off road driving. A wide range continuously variable transmission is combined with a high fixed ratio final drive mechanism to provide a high gear ratio low range mode. A power take-off unit provides driving torque to a second pair of drive wheels and a coupling mechanism is provided in a second drive line for providing all wheel drive operation in response to wheel slip of the primary drive wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2001Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: Richard Kukucka, Thomas A. Dailey