Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Jeffrey P. Calfa
  • Utility shoulder belt
    Patent number: 7870982
    Abstract: A utility shoulder belt (10) configured to be slung over a user's shoulder and across a user's chest includes an elongate strap (12) with a first end and a second end (18) configured to be coupled to each other. The strap (12) has an interior surface (59) to be placed against the user and an exterior surface (57) opposite the interior surface. A support frame assembly (14) is attached to the strap (12) and outwardly extends from the exterior surface (57) of the strap, and a pocket assembly (16) is disposed between the strap and the support frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Ming Dong, Stephen L. Kob, Purin Phanichphant, Jeremy W. Stone, Surya Swamy
  • Rotating disk system for a vehicle door latch assembly
    Patent number: 7823933
    Abstract: A vehicle door latching assembly has a rotating disk assembly to open and latch a door with handles located remote to the latches. The door latching assembly has at least one handle assembly and a hub assembly. The hub assembly includes a rotatable disk mounted to a disk bracket assembly. At least one handle connector connects the hub disk assembly to the handle assembly. A latch connector connects to the hub disk assembly to upper and lower latch assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron J. Layos, Mark S. Jeffries, Lee S. Weinerman
  • Rotating vehicle console
    Patent number: 7819450
    Abstract: A console (10) for a vehicle includes a body (12) having a back panel (14), the body defining at least one storage compartment (22). A support assembly (40) is secured to a back panel (14) of the body (12) and is configured for attaching the body to a seat back (38). A hinge assembly (58) is secured to the support assembly (40) and configured for enabling rotation of the body (12) from a first position against the seat back (38) to a second position aligned with a seat armrest (70).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Rishabh Agarwal, Keith Chan, Anton Galkin, Ashwin Kapur
  • Diesel particulate filter cleaning apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7819978
    Abstract: A diesel particulate filter of a motor vehicle is cleaned of diesel particulate material like ash and possibly soot, typically using equipment already available in a service shop following the method and diesel particulate filter cleaning apparatus of the invention. The diesel particulate filter cleaning apparatus has an air chamber that is coupled to a vibrator and is attached to the diesel particulate filter. The vibrator vibrates the air chamber and the diesel particulate filter to dislodge the diesel particulate material. Air is introduced into the air chamber and into the diesel particulate filter to further remove the diesel particulate material from the diesel particulate filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: James A. Thomas, Karl Reith
  • Motor vehicle battery disconnect circuit having electronic disconnects
    Patent number: 7821227
    Abstract: An electronic disconnect switch module (12) in a motor vehicle has one or more pairs of high-current, high-side solid state switch devices (30A, 30B, 32A, and 32B). The source terminal of one device of each pair is connected to vehicle load circuits (27), the source terminal of the other device of each pair is connected to the vehicle battery bank (16), and the drain terminals of the devices of each pair are connected in common. The module also has a microcontroller (34) that interfaces the switch devices with the vehicle electrical system. Four feature groups are provided: Vehicle Electrical System Protection, Battery Charge Control, Battery Disconnect, and Battery Monitoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Clayton M. Howell, John D. Jervis, H. Edward Kelwaski
  • Shoe for professional truckers
    Patent number: 7818895
    Abstract: A shoe (10) created with the professional truck driver in mind has a lower assembly (12) and an upper assembly (14) that provide an interior for a person's foot and a foot opening through which a person's foot can be inserted into and removed from the shoe interior. The shoe features an air exhaust system (22), a toe cover (24) having an air vent (68, 70, 72) that can be opened and closed, a mesh band (84) in the portion of the upper around the ankle, and a hook-type clasp system (94, 96) for a strap (92).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Mary Boone, Kajal Gala, Jules Henry, JoongHo Hwang, Prakash Somasundaram
  • Programmable CAN bus to analogue signal converter
    Patent number: 7821439
    Abstract: A module (10) connects to a CAN bus in a motor vehicle and converts a CAN message into an analog signal that can be monitored by test equipment. The module also has wireless communication with a PDA (300) via a radio transceiver (28) to allow the PDA to display a converted CAN message and to select different messages for display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Gavin L. Replogle, Joshua D. Cryer
  • Cabinet cleat
    Patent number: 7819454
    Abstract: A vehicle cabinet having cabinet cleats used in conjunction with a vehicle cabin having cabinet cleat receivers is provided for use with a vehicle for operation on the ground. The cabinet cleat receivers cooperate with the cabinet cleats in such a way that locating the receivers with the cleats is easy and requires minimal manipulation by an installer. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Kittelson, Joel D. Reed, Patrick E. Temple, Timothy G. Siebert, Charles W. Kipfer
  • Diesel engine exhaust after-treatment operator interface algorithm
    Patent number: 7793492
    Abstract: A motor vehicle operator interface and control algorithm convey diesel particulate filter regeneration status to the operator. The algorithm also allows new control over heretofore automatic regeneration, through limiting the inhibit function. The DPF after-treatment operator interface provides multiple status indications to the operator. In a preferred embodiment this is effected using a switched indicator lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Abraham, Douglas M. Hammond, Rodger M. Miller, John F. Rotz
  • Engine gas temperature reduction
    Patent number: 7793495
    Abstract: An exhaust system for a motor vehicle engine includes mixing vent flaps in the exhaust pipe which open responsive to exhaust temperature. The vent flap forms a portion of the exhaust pipe when closed and is pivotally attached along one edge to the exhaust pipe to open inwardly into the exhaust pipe to constrict and accelerate flow in the pipe to allow outside air to be drawn into the exhaust pipe. A magnetic catch latches the vent flap in its closed position and a magnetic release responsive to increased temperature of the exhaust stream releases the vent flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: James C. Bradley, Anthony J. Cook
  • No-idle heating of a motor vehicle interior and engine pre-heat using engine coolant
    Patent number: 7793856
    Abstract: When a truck engine (12) is not running, an auxiliary coolant heater (32) can heat engine coolant and pump it through an occupant compartment heater (16). A coolant flow control system (10), including a valve assembly (84), associates the auxiliary heater (32) with both the occupant compartment heater (16) and engine (12) for selectively distributing heated coolant. When engine (12) has been running and is shut off, auxiliary heater (32) can be turned on and valve assembly (84) operated for occupant compartment heating while keeping the engine (12) warm. When the engine is cold, the auxiliary heater can be turned on and the valve assembly can be operated for engine pre-heating prior to starting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Joaquin J. Hernandez, Charles E. Howard, Colin J. Casey, Steven R. Lovell, Wayne F. Bultemeier
  • Integrated charge air cooler and exhaust gas recirculation mixer
    Patent number: 7793498
    Abstract: A vehicle charge air cooler having an exhaust gas recirculation mixer integrated into the inlet, inlet manifold, outlet, or outlet manifold takes advantage of the incremental tooling opportunities associated with those components, as well as reducing the number of components and potential leak points in the exhaust gas recirculation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony J. Cook, Steven W. Inniger
  • Chassis frame of a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 7789427
    Abstract: A chassis frame (10) uses channels as right and left side rails (12, 14). A lower “clam” (22) has a horizontal bottom wall (26L) that bridges the side rails and is disposed against bottom flanges (20R, 20L) of the side rail channels and vertical side flanges (28L, 30L) that extend from opposite sides of the bottom wall upward and against a face of a respective one of vertical walls (16R, 16L) of the channels that is exterior to the interior of the respective channel. An upper “clam” (24) is a mirror image of the lower “clam” and fits over the side rails. Spacer structure (30, 31, 38A, 38B, 40A, 40B) is disposed between and in abutment with the side rail channels and between and in abutment with the “clams” in inwardly spaced relation to the side rail channels. Fasteners (48, 50, 56, 62) fasten various parts together to complete the cross member that is formed by the “clams” and the spacer structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Navistar Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Leo P. Oriet, Jules Cazabon
  • Method of compression molding motor vehicle components and parts made therefrom
    Patent number: 7789179
    Abstract: The invention is a method to make compression molded motor vehicle parts from a charge of composite material with resin and fibers, such as sheet molded compound. The parts have voids, such as holes and gaps, that form in the compression mold under heat and pressure and not in secondary processing steps. The resin in the charge is melts in a reservoir in the mold to form resinous material from the charge. A flow front of resinous material is allowed to flow into a flow path around a restriction corresponding to the shape of the void from the reservoir. The flow front carries sufficient reinforcing fibers into the flow path. At least part of a border for the void forms in the flow path. The configuration is allowed to at least partially set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jerry L. Steiner, Floyd A. Etzler, Peter J. Voors, Jerry J. Connett, Steven A. Oliver
  • Brake system development tool having a mechanism for setting different pedal ratios
    Patent number: 7788991
    Abstract: A brake system development tool (10) providing adjustment of pedal ratio in a brake pedal mechanism without having to disassemble the mechanism and replace parts. A positioning mechanism carried by the pedal arm (20) positions the pedal arm and the brake pedal pivot shaft (16) relative to the pushrod shaft (18) to set the distance between the axis of the brake pedal pivot shaft and the axis of the pushrod shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph H. Hilger, William D. Mann, Christopher F. Wright
  • Transmission mount assembly
    Patent number: 7789189
    Abstract: A mount assembly (74) for a transmission (78) on a vehicle having at least two frame members (16A, 16B) and a cross member (12) extending substantially between the frame members includes a mounting member (40) that is attached to the cross member. A cradle member (60) is coupled to the mounting member (40) and is configured for attachment to the transmission (78). The cradle member (60) suspends the transmission (78) from a top surface (83) of the transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Dave Bigg, Johann Vorster
  • Child restraint lower anchorage for a motor vehicle seat
    Patent number: 7789462
    Abstract: The invention is a lower anchorage system to be used with a child restraint in a motor vehicle. The lower anchorage system has a trim assembly that attaches to an anchorage bar that in turn is affixed to an anchorage support. The trim assembly includes a trim apparatus that fits within an anchorage box. Both the anchorage box and the trim apparatus engage to the anchorage bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Mickey E. Glover, Mike E. Woods, Robert L. Douglas
  • Flat roof day cab of a truck vehicle
    Patent number: D623091
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Mahindra Navistar Automotives Limited
    Inventors: David J. Beigel, Marcey K. Collins, Vikas Deshmukh, Stefano Giolitto, Andrew J. Krum, Vijay Limbkar, William Ratliff, Ronald E. Schoon, Anthony Lynn Schroeder, Jaimi Smith, Kris K. Timmerman, Robert Scott Tirey, Bruce Youngs, Dale Beever, Joseph E. Otto, Pradhan Subhransu, Pandurangan Venugopal, Uday Srinivas, Nandkumar Khandare
  • High dome roof sleeper cab of a truck vehicle
    Patent number: D623092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Mahindra Navistar Automotives Limited
    Inventors: David J. Beigel, Marcey K. Collins, Vikas Deshmukh, Stefano Giolitto, Andrew J. Krum, Vijay Limbkar, William Ratliff, Ronald E. Schoon, Anthony Lynn Schroeder, Jaimi Smith, Kris K. Timmerman, Robert Scott Tirey, Bruce Youngs, Dale Beever, Joseph E. Otto, Pradhan Subhransu, Pandurangan Venugopal, Uday Srinivas, Nandkumar Khandare
  • Wiper panel of a truck vehicle
    Patent number: D623107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Mahindra Navistar Automotives Limited
    Inventors: David J. Beigel, Marcey K. Collins, Andrew J. Krum, Vijay Limbkar, Ronald E. Schoon, Anthony Lynn Schroeder, Jaimi Smith, Kris K. Timmerman, Robert Scott Tirey, Bruce Youngs