Patents by Inventor Robert D. Keefover
Robert D. Keefover 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: 10473232Abstract: A linkage mechanism for a valve assembly includes one of a slot and an engagement component operably coupled to at least one drive component and located eccentrically from a rotational axis of the at least one drive component, a link operably coupled to one end of a valve stem of a valve member and being moveable with the valve stem, the link having another one of a slot and an engagement component, and a rotatable lever coupled to at least one housing, the lever including one of a first slot and a first engagement component operably engaged with the one of the slot and the engagement component of the at least one drive component and one of a second slot and a second engagement component operably engaged with the one of the slot and the engagement component of the link, wherein rotation of the at least one drive component causes the lever to rotate to convert a rotational movement of the at least one drive component to a linear movement of the link such that the link, the valve stem, and the valve member areType: GrantFiled: January 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Telep, Robert D. Keefover
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Publication number: 20180202575Abstract: A linkage mechanism for a valve assembly includes one of a slot and an engagement component operably coupled to at least one drive component and located eccentrically from a rotational axis of the at least one drive component, a link operably coupled to one end of a valve stem of a valve member and being moveable with the valve stem, the link having another one of a slot and an engagement component, and a rotatable lever coupled to at least one housing, the lever including one of a first slot and a first engagement component operably engaged with the one of the slot and the engagement component of the at least one drive component and one of a second slot and a second engagement component operably engaged with the one of the slot and the engagement component of the link, wherein rotation of the at least one drive component causes the lever to rotate to convert a rotational movement of the at least one drive component to a linear movement of the link such that the link, the valve stem, and the valve member areType: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2017Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Robert J. Telep, Robert D. Keefover
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Patent number: 9879596Abstract: An actuator assembly moves an output shaft. The actuator assembly includes a housing having at least first, second, and third sections at least partially defining first and second cavities, with the third section between the first and second sections. A motor assembly has a rotatable drive shaft and is coupled to the third section. The motor assembly is at least partially disposed in the first cavity and the drive shaft is at least partially disposed in the second cavity. At least one drive gear is within the second cavity and is fixed to the drive shaft. At least one driven gear is within the second cavity and is coupled with the output shaft. The at least one driven gear is coupled to the third section of the housing and is rotatably coupled with the at least one drive gear to transmit rotation from the drive shaft to the output shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: BORGWARNER INC.Inventors: Martin P. Bogen, Robert D. Keefover, James C. Sharpe, Brian C. Wightman
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Publication number: 20170159840Abstract: A coupling device for a valve arrangement includes a valve. The valve includes a valve shaft. The valve includes a first cavity, having a first shaped cross-section, extending into a portion of the valve shaft and having a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE). The valve includes a valve plate, having a second CTE. The valve plate includes a second cavity, having a second shaped cross-section. The valve includes a coupling device, having a third CTE, a first end having a first shaped cross-section, for engagement with the first cavity, and a second end having a second shaped cross-section for engagement with the second cavity. At a first operating temperature the coupling device will have a clearance within at least one of the first or second cavities. At a second operating temperature, the coupling device does not have clearance within the first or second cavities.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Petr D. Malik, Robert D. Keefover, Murray F. Busato
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Patent number: 9568010Abstract: One embodiment includes an air pump assembly (10) with an impeller (12), a housing (16), and a diverter (18). The impeller (12) has an axis of rotation (R). The housing (16) surrounds the impeller (12) and has an inlet passage (42) with a longitudinal axis (L1) arranged generally orthogonal to the axis of rotation (R) of the impeller (12). The diverter (18) helps reduce turbulent fluid-flow in the inlet passage (42).Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Ketan G. Adhvaryu, Murray Busato, Robert D. Keefover, Brian M. Chomicz
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Patent number: 9395018Abstract: A method of controlling a device having restricted movement. A controller is provided for controlling the operation of the device using a control algorithm. A normal operation control method is programmed onto the controller and is selectively activated by the controller to generate a normal control signal. A forcing control method is also programmed into the controller and selectively activates a forcing control signal. The normal operation control signal provides regular operation of the device, while the forcing control signal causes the device to operate in a manner that will correct the operation of the device when a restricted motion of the device is detected.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Joseph Labataille, Robert D. Keefover, David Kaitschuck, Murray Busato
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Publication number: 20160032871Abstract: One variation may include an assembly comprising a housing assembly having an exhaust flow port and an EGR flow port formed therein, an exhaust flow port valve plate received in the housing assembly constructed and arranged to move to a position to at least partially block flow of gas through the exhaust flow port, and an EGR port valve plate received in the housing assembly and constructed and arranged to move to a position to at least partially block gas through the EGR flow port, and a single actuator connected to move both of the exhaust flow port valve plate and the EGR flow port valve plate. Another variation may include a combined low pressure exhaust gas recirculation valve and exhaust throttle valve including first and second valve plates connected to a common valve shaft in spaced apart relationship.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.Inventors: Robert D. KEEFOVER, Peter G. WEISSINGER
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Patent number: 9097263Abstract: One embodiment includes an air pump assembly (10) with an impeller (12), a housing (16), and a diverter (18). The housing (16) surrounds the impeller (12) and has an inlet passage (40) with a longitudinal axis (L) arranged generally non-orthogonally with respect to an axis of rotation of the impeller (12). The diverter (18) helps reduce turbulent flow in the inlet passage (40).Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Ketan G. Adhvaryu, Murray Busato, Robert D. Keefover, Brian M. Chomicz
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Patent number: 8803388Abstract: The present invention is directed to an actuator assembly (10) having an actuator device (26) operably associated with a housing (16), one or more rotating gear members (46, 48, 52) operably associated with the actuator device (26), a bearing member (76) operably associated with the one or more rotating gear members (46, 48, 52), and a cam (66) operably associated with the one or more rotating gear members (46, 48, 52), for translating rotary motion of the gear members (46, 48, 52) to axial motion. When the actuator 0 device (26) is actuated, the one or more rotating gear members (46, 48, 52) rotate, causing the bearing member (76) to move on the cam (66).Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: BorgWarner, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Keefover, Murray F. Busato
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Patent number: 8534047Abstract: A method including obtaining information representative of the amount of oxides of nitrogen and the amount of particulate matter being produced by a combustion engine, and adjusting the amount of oxides of nitrogen and the amount of particulate matter being produced by the combustion engine by controlling the amount of combustion engine exhaust gas re-circulating through an EGR cooler and through an EGR cooler bypass line using the information.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Keefover, Murray F. Busato, Matt Delavan
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Publication number: 20130195607Abstract: One embodiment includes an air pump assembly (10) with an impeller (12), a housing (16), and a diverter (18). The housing (16) surrounds the impeller (12) and has an inlet passage (40) with a longitudinal axis (L) arranged generally non-orthogonally with respect to an axis of rotation of the impeller (12). The diverter (18) helps reduce turbulent flow in the inlet passage (40).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Ketan G. Adhvaryu, Murray Busato, Robert D. Keefover, Brian M. Chomicz
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Publication number: 20130195628Abstract: A product comprising a turbine torsionally connected to a compressor, a housing for said turbine, a housing for said compressor fixed with respect to said turbine housing, and an exhaust gas recirculation valve mounted on at least one of said turbine or said compressor housings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.Inventor: Robert D. Keefover
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Publication number: 20130195606Abstract: One embodiment includes an air pump assembly (10) with an impeller (12), a housing (16), and a diverter (18). The impeller (12) has an axis of rotation (R). The housing (16) surrounds the impeller (12) and has an inlet passage (42) with a longitudinal axis (L1) arranged generally orthogonal to the axis of rotation (R) of the impeller (12). The diverter (18) helps reduce turbulent fluid-flow in the inlet passage (42).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Ketan G. Adhvaryu, Murray Busato, Robert D. Keefover, Brian M. Chomicz
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Publication number: 20130025576Abstract: One embodiment includes product comprising a valve housing constructed and arranged to have a first fluid port, a second fluid port, and a third fluid port secured therein; a first valve disposed in one of the first fluid port, second fluid port or third fluid port and constructed and arranged to block or control flow of fluid there through, the first valve having a first face; a valve actuator shaft extending into one of the first fluid port, second fluid port, or third fluid port and operatively connected to the first valve; a second valve connected to the first valve by a stem portion different from the shaft, the second valve having a first face being constructed and arranged to be rotatable with the first valve and the valve shaft so that the shaft is rotatable to move the first valve between closed and open positions, the second valve is moved to a position that will block at least a portion of another of the first valve port, second valve port, or third valve port to restrict the flow of fluid there thType: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Murray F. Busato, Todd R. Peterson, Robert D. Keefover, Jorn Timm Kiener
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Patent number: 8316830Abstract: A valve module for a combustion engine breathing system, and products and systems using the same.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2008Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Keefover, Murray F. Busato
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Patent number: 8181545Abstract: An actuator assembly having a housing, at least one rotating gear member including a cam, and an actuator device operably connected to the rotating gear member, operably contained in the housing, for rotating the gear member. Also included is a bearing member operably associated with the cam such that when the actuator device is actuated for rotation of the gear member, the bearing member moves on the cam for providing relative motion between the bearing member and the rotating gear member. The actuator device is selected from a torque generating device or a device having linear movement.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2007Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: BorgWarner, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Keefover, Murray Busato
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Patent number: 8086329Abstract: The present invention is related to a method of controlling a device having a calibration process. The calibration process has a partial calibration routine and a calibration routine. A detector within the control system is capable of receiving one or more input signals and determining whether a partial calibration or calibration should occur. The first step in the process involves starting the control method where the detector receives input signals or generates it own data within the detector. The detector also determines whether a partial calibration routine or a calibration routine will take place based upon the value of the input signals received. A partial calibration routine will be performed if the input signals to the detector do not favor a calibration.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2006Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Keefover, Joseph Labataille
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Patent number: 8084913Abstract: The present invention relates to a motor having a stator with a magnetized rotor rotatably positioned in the stator. The stator and the rotor each have at least two magnetic poles. At least one of the stator poles has a different area confronting the poles of the rotor than the other stator poles. An air gap is positioned between each of the at least two stator poles and at least two rotor poles. The distance of the air gap between each stator pole and each rotor pole is different. A coil is wound upon a bobbin which is placed about at least one of the stator poles. Altering the confronting area of the stator poles allows a larger bobbin and coil to be placed about the stator pole.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2005Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Telep, Robert D. Keefover
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Patent number: 8074622Abstract: Many devices, such as a turbocharger, use an apparatus to control their functions. For example, pneumatic and electric actuators are used to provide positional control of a mechanism on the turbocharger. The actuator must connect to the vehicles electrical system to provide suitable communication and control of the actuator. They must also have internal control and interconnection of devices such as sensors, electronic control unit, external electrical connector, and internal electrical connections. The electrical connections, placement of sensor, and placement of the controller are critical to the performance, reliability, and cost of the actuator. The control and interconnection system will provide the aforementioned requirements including a “quick connect” capability for electrical connections and ease of assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2006Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: BorgWarner, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Telep, Robert D. Keefover, Murray F. Busato, Donald Podwoiski
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Publication number: 20100263618Abstract: A valve module for a combustion engine breathing system, and products and systems using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2008Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.Inventors: Robert D. Keefover, Murray F. Busato