Patents by Inventor Todd M. Zaranski

Todd M. Zaranski 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).

  • Electric vehicle propulsion system employing AC induction motor control
    Patent number: 5831409
    Abstract: An electric vehicle propulsion system having a motor with first and second electrically isolated windings and a system control unit for controlling the motor, wherein the system control unit includes a first power bridge for driving the first windings and a second power bridge for driving the second windings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Frank A. Lindberg, David L. Schantz, Jr., Brian H. Smith, Charles S. Kerfoot, Joseph J. Springer, Patricia A. O'Donnell, James H. DeOms, Ronnie L. Starling, Michael J. Ankrom, James L. Munro, Geoffrey B. Lansberry, Beth A. Herman, William B. Hall, Marshall G. Jones, William B. Winkel, Brian A. DeAbreu, Thomas C. Underwood, Todd M. Zaranski, Aaron D. Valdivia, Richard M. Young, Frank E. Altoz, Ngon B. Nguyen, Eric L. Mohler
  • Electric vehicle power distribution module
    Patent number: 5504655
    Abstract: An electric vehicle power distribution module including a chassis containing electric power distribution components. A battery connector is disposed on the chassis for electrically connecting the power distribution components to a battery. A safety cover is secured to the chassis and includes an aperature in a side wall for receiving an electric cable from the battery to be selectively engaged with the battery connector. The aperture is positioned with respect to the battery connector so as to preclude removal of the safety cover from the chassis without disengagement of the electric cable from the battery connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Underwood, James H. DeOms, Todd M. Zaranski, Brian H. Smith