Patents Assigned to Control Technology
  • BATTERY GRID
    Publication number: 20110262808
    Abstract: A battery grid includes a frame that includes a top element, a bottom element, a first side element, and a second side element. The battery grid also includes a plurality of wires provided within the frame and defining a plurality of open areas and a current collection lug extending from the top element in a first direction. The battery grid further includes at least one feature provided in the battery grid that is configured to reduce the amount of growth of the battery grid in the first direction due to corrosion of the battery grid during the life of the battery grid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Wen-Hong Kao, Shu Jen F. Kao, Glenn W. Andersen, M. Eric Taylor, Kenneth A. Adams, Edward N. Mrotek, Jeffrey P. Zagrodnik
  • LOCKING DEVICE, ESPECIALLY FOR AN ADJUSTMENT FITTING AND ESPECIALLY FOR A VEHICLE SEAT, AND VEHICLE SEAT
    Publication number: 20110260515
    Abstract: A locking device for an adjustment fitting of a vehicle seat has a locking cam rotatable about a first axis, and an actuation element rotatable about a further axis. The locking device has a locking position and a release position. The actuation element has a toothing system and the locking cam has a mating toothing system. The toothing systems have respective opening flanks, at least one of which is flattened to bring about an initially increased opening transmission ratio in comparison to a further course of the toothing systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Johnson Control Technology Company
    Inventor: Ingo Kienke
  • Battery grid
    Patent number: 8034488
    Abstract: A grid network for a battery plate is provided. The grid network includes a plurality of spaced apart grid wire elements, each grid wire element having opposed ends joined to one of a plurality of nodes. Each node includes the juncture of one of the opposed ends of a plurality of the grid wire elements to define a plurality of open spaces in the grid network. At least one of the grid wire elements has a first transverse cross-section intermediate its opposed ends that is a different shape than a second transverse cross-section at least one of the grid wire element's opposed ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Charles J. Schaeffer, Jeffrey L. Troxel, M. Eric Taylor, Wen-Hong Kao, Christian P. Hansen, Yu-Lin Chen, Dan J. Cantillon, Bart Sauer
  • Gyro compensated inclinometer for cross slope control of concrete screed
    Patent number: 8033751
    Abstract: A control system for controlling movement of individual hydraulically moveable ends of a screed head carried by a boom of a machine so as to maintain a selected elevation position between each end of the screed head and a reference in a concrete paving application as the screed head is moved toward the machine, includes elevation receivers mounted on the ends of the screed head, and a first sensor for sensing the orientation of the screed head along its length from the first end to the second end of the screed head. A second sensor senses rotational movement of the machine which will induce an error in the output of the first sensor, and providing an output indicating such rotational movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Jerald Wayne Yost
  • VEHICLE SEAT
    Publication number: 20110241392
    Abstract: A vehicle seat comprises a backrest, an active headrest, a release device, and an energy store. During normal operating situations of the vehicle seat the energy store is blocked. During an accident, particularly a rear-end accident, the energy store is released for actuation of the active headrest. The energy store is arranged in the active headrest or in the backrest. The backrest includes an actuating device, and a transmission device is arranged between the actuating device and the active headrest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: Johnson Control Technology Company
    Inventors: Wolfgang Pellenz, Sachin Bharambe, Vikas Wayal, Christian Huebsch, Robin Ndagijimana, Silvio Hartlaub
  • Method and apparatus for forming a vehicle trim panel
    Patent number: 8029037
    Abstract: A trim panel for a vehicle is formed with a pinch-sealed edge by compression molding. The mold is designed with one or more cutting surfaces that compress or pinch the trim panel material to the point of severing the trim panel to form a tightly compressed and cut edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Ben Sapak, Todd D. Nellis
  • Roof system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 8029052
    Abstract: A roof system for a vehicle includes a panel assembly having a transparent roof panel (14), a privacy panel (18), and a transparent display panel (16). An image generator (40) is configured to display an image on the display panel (16) and a control system operates the image generator (40) and actuates the privacy panel (18) between a transparent mode and an opaque mode. The system may also includes a perimeter trim member (20) having a perimeter ventilation system surrounding the panels. The transparent display panel (16) may also be provided with a user interface region having instruments, displays and touch-activated switches (52). The system may also include ambient lighting bands (60) adjacent to the perimeter of the panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Mark P. Kadzban, Matthew A. Kalis, Scott A. Hansen, Nels R. Smith, Jennifer A. Werth
  • Vehicle seat track
    Patent number: 8029063
    Abstract: A track assembly for a vehicle seat includes a first track member and a reinforcing member. The first track member has a first portion defining a first set of apertures configured to receive a locking device. The reinforcing member, which may be in the form of a plate, is coupled to the first portion and defines a second set of apertures corresponding to the first set of apertures. The second set of apertures are also configured to receive the locking device. The reinforcing member is configured to reinforce the first track member in an area around and between the first set of apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: David A. Kazyak, Michael J. Leighton, William S. Brewer, Simon Moore, Todd M. Tommelein
  • Trainable transceiver
    Patent number: 8031047
    Abstract: A wireless control system for a vehicle includes a controller provided in a vehicle for controlling a vehicle component in response to a first signal transmitted from a first transmitter and a transceiver provided in the vehicle for receiving a second signal from a second transmitter. The second signal differs from the first signal. The transceiver is configured to transmit a third signal to the controller in response to the second signal, the third signal emulating at least a portion of the first signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Jon M. Skekloff, Garry L. Krouse
  • Fault detection systems and methods for self-optimizing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning controls
    Patent number: 8027742
    Abstract: A fault detection system for detecting a fault in a process system includes a first circuit configured to modify an input of the process system with a modifying signal. The fault detection system further includes a second circuit configured to receive an output from the process system and configured to determine whether the fault exists based on at least one of a reduction of a signal component and an unexpected transformation of the signal component, wherein the signal component corresponds to a function of the modifying signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: John E. Seem, Yaoyu Li, Timothy Salsbury
  • DISPLAY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110228513
    Abstract: The invention relates to a display instrument (1), particularly for a motor vehicle, wherein the display instrument comprises a display surface (5) visible from a viewing direction (11) and a light source (7) illuminating the display surface, wherein the display instrument comprises a reflector (6) for reflecting the light emitted by the light source, wherein emission of the majority of the light emitted or reflected by the light source to the display surface or substantially parallel to the main extension plane (12) thereof is provided for.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Johnson Control Technology Company
    Inventor: Manfred Suess
  • CHANNEL FOR SLIDE-ON-ROD VISORS
    Publication number: 20110227362
    Abstract: This invention relates to a vehicle visor, comprising a visor pivot rod, a carrier on the visor pivot rod, a spring mechanism inside the carrier, and an open channel with a first end and a second end, wherein at least a portion of the carrier extends into the interior
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Johnson's Control Technology Company
    Inventors: Brent D. Rockafellow, Thomas S. Hodgson, Stacy G. Frye, Bryan T. Jones, Philip A. Lehman, Kenneth D. Kreuze
  • System and method for cooling a compressor motor
    Patent number: 8021127
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for cooling motors used to drive gas and air compressors. In particular, the cooling of hermetic and semi-hermetic motors is accomplished by a gas sweep using a gas source located in the low-pressure side of a gas compression circuit. The gas sweep is provided by the creation of a pressure reduction at the compressor inlet sufficient to draw uncompressed gas through a motor housing, across the motor, and out of the housing for return to the suction assembly. The pressure reduction is created by structure in the suction assembly, such as a nozzle and gap assembly, or alternatively a venturi, located upstream of the compressor inlet. Additional motor cooling can be provided by circulating liquid or another cooling fluid through a cooling jacket in the motor housing portion adjacent the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventor: Paul De Larminat
  • Composite headliner with improved acoustic performance
    Patent number: 8016072
    Abstract: A composite headliner material allows sound waves originating within a vehicle to penetrate deeply into the headliner where all of a significant portion of their energy is absorbed rather than reflected back into the vehicle. The coverstock sheet is backed by a multilayer material with a foam core coated above and below by a fibrous glass mat impregnated with an adhesive with scrim layers above and below glass mat layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology
    Inventors: Peter J. Oosting, Kevin J. Blauwkamp, Kevin A. Tomasek, Brad M. Everest, Jeffrey A. DeYoung, Brent D. Rockafellow, Jack L. Johnson, Benoit Pivert
  • METHOD FOR USING A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM CONNECTED TO A PLURALITY OF MOBILE DEVICES AND PRIORITIZING THE MOBILE DEVICES, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20110217929
    Abstract: A method and a communication system is disclosed for using a communication system connected to at least a first mobile device and a second mobile device, wherein the communication system is operable in at least a first operating state and a second operating state, wherein the connection of the communication system to the first mobile device is prioritized in the first operating state and wherein the connection of the communication system to the second mobile device is prioritized in the second operating state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Elisabet A. Anderson, Mark Zeinstra, Michael J. Sims
  • SEATING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20110215628
    Abstract: A positioning system is provided for moving a seat back in a vehicle, between a seating position and a cargo storage position. The positioning system includes a release mechanism actuatable between a first position to permit movement of the seat back and a second position to prevent movement of the seat back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: William J. Hentges, Vasile E. Bozintan, Tod A. Shivak, Srinivasa N. Sanku
  • Variable speed drive with integral bypass contactor
    Patent number: 8014110
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a variable speed drive to receive an input AC power at a fixed AC input voltage and frequency and provide an output AC power at a variable voltage and variable frequency. The variable speed drive includes a converter stage to convert the input AC voltage to a boosted DC voltage, a DC link connected to the converter stage to filter and store the boosted DC voltage from the converter stage; and an inverter stage to convert the boosted DC voltage into AC power with variable voltage and the variable frequency. An integral bypass contactor is connected in parallel with the VSD between the AC power source and the AC output power. The integral bypass contactor is arranged to bypass the VSD when the VSD output frequency and voltage are approximately equal with the AC input voltage and frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Harold R. Schnetzka, Ivan Jadric
  • Flexible interior component
    Patent number: 8007020
    Abstract: There is disclosed a vehicle console trim component. The trim component can include an articulated door with a plurality of slats, a substrate, and a flexible layer including a pattern for decoration disposed on and supported by the substrate. The flexible layer will maintain the pattern for decoration as the articulated door is cycled. The pattern for the vehicle trim component may be a photographic image. An overcoat also can be disposed on the flexible layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Control Technology Company
    Inventors: Jason M. Hipshier, Kristan Marie Pierce
  • RECLINER MECHANISM ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20110204692
    Abstract: A recliner mechanism for use in a seat assembly of a vehicle, the recliner mechanism comprising a cam stop member coupled to the seat assembly; a cam bracket pivotably coupled to the seat assembly; a catch lever pivotably coupled to the seat assembly; a release crank member coupled to the catch lever; a cable member coupled to the cam bracket and to the cushion pivot bracket; and wherein rotation of the seat assembly via the cushion pivot bracket causes the cable to wind about the cam of the cushion pivot bracket such that the first end of the cable member pulls an actuates the cam bracket causing the cam bracket to rotate against the pin catch lever causing the catch lever to actuate the release crank member to release the recliner mechanism and thereby enable reconfiguration of the seat assembly from a first position to a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Brian S. Holder, Kurt A. Seibold, Michael B. Clor, Aleksandar D. Malusev
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MORTGAGE APPLICATION RECORDING
    Publication number: 20110208631
    Abstract: A system and method for mortgage application clearinghouse is disclosed. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to a centralized mortgage application recording system for online data processing, recording and maintenance of mortgage application-related data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: Fraud Analysis Control Technology, Corp.
    Inventors: Troy Glick, Richard Dinerman, John Tuohy, Nicholas Zaffino