Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Dykeme Gossett, PLLC
  • Method and system for shutting down an engine in a hybrid vehicle
    Patent number: 8210294
    Abstract: A method is provided for shutting down an internal combustion engine in a hybrid vehicle that includes a motor and a generator operatively connected to an engine crankshaft. The method includes the steps of reducing compression in at least one engine cylinder and operating the motor or generator to influence motion of the engine crankshaft during engine shutdown to attenuate oscillations in and expedite reduction of engine crankshaft speed. A system for shutting down a hybrid vehicle internal combustion engine is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas A. Hughes, Matthew R. Busdiecker
  • Belt scraper
    Patent number: 6296105
    Abstract: An embodiment of a belt scraper constructed according to principles of the invention includes a blade mounted on a blade holder. The blade holder is mounted on a shaft. Each end of the shaft is retained by a pillow block. Each pillow block is mounted on a bracket. Each bracket mounts on a non-moving portion of a conveyor belt frame. The pillow blocks are adjusted to orient the blade relative to and urge the blade against a conveyor belt for optimal debris removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Inventor: Shaun K. Carnes